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RJ03 ODT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,667 mi
Last recorded87,667 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 ODT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,884 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,662 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,134 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 79,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,941 miles

near side rear tyre wearing low 285 35 18 Y

off side front lower ball joint rubber gaitor splitting

Fail 24 Sep 2010 73,941 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear tyre wearing low 285 35 18 Y

off side front lower ball joint rubber gaitor splitting

Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,498 miles

Advise nsf tyre slightly feathered on inner edge of the tread area!

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,445 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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RJ03 ODT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ03 ODT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ03 ODT registered?

RJ03 ODT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is RJ03 ODT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ03 ODT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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